Summary:
The book explores the challenges of pastoral care in the modern world, suggesting that ministers must recognize their own wounds to empathize with and heal the wounds of others. It delves into the idea that by embracing personal suffering and vulnerability, caregivers can offer more authentic and effective support to those they serve.
Key points:
1. Wounded Healer Concept: Nouwen suggests spiritual leaders should use their personal pain to empathize and heal others.
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